Journal profile · Marine & Freshwater Biology
Marine Biotechnology
ISSN 1436-2228 · eISSN 1436-2236 · Springer US · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1999
Marine Biotechnology: CAS Zone 3 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.66; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,790; median 93 days to acceptance (106 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: 50%; 171 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Marine Biotechnology is published by Springer US and is in Zone 3 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth and Animal Genetics and Reproduction, together about 27.8% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Marine Biotechnology welcomes high-quality research papers presenting novel data on the biotechnological applications of aquatic organisms. The journal publishes papers in the areas of molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, cell biology, and biochemistry, and particularly encourages submissions of papers related to genome biology such as linkage mapping, large-scale gene discoveries, QTL analysis, physical mapping, and comparative and functional genome analysis. Papers on technological development and marine natural products should demonstrate innovation and novel applications. Marine Biotechnology is the official journal of:: The European Society for Marine Biotechnology (http://www.esmb.org/) The Japanese Society for Marine Biotechnology (http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsmb/index.html)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Marine & Freshwater Biology
Editorial board by country: 13 in mainland China (about 17%); most named Japan 27, Mainland China 13, United States 13, Canada 4, Australia 3 (77 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiotaImmunology and Microbiology11.2%
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.3%
- Animal Genetics and ReproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.3%
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture StudiesEnvironmental Science6%
- Invertebrate Immune Response MechanismsImmunology and Microbiology4.8%
- Genetic diversity and population structureBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.4%
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic speciesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
- Marine Sponges and Natural ProductsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Marine & Freshwater Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexMEDLINECASCAB AbstractsCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, AGRICOLA, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.66LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.59LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.73LetPub ·
- h-index
- 68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 107OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,581OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.38OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 13.35%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 151LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 387,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,402 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 156 | 34 | 48 |
| 2025 | 171 | 37 | 385 |
| 2024 | 124 | 20 | 640 |
| 2023 | 87 | 17 | 757 |
| 2022 | 106 | 19 | 1,401 |
| 2021 | 74 | 23 | 1,260 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
93 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 56 days – 138 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 15 days (106 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 114 days
- Sample
- 106 articles with submission and acceptance dates (330 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 50%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 17 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,790 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,390 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- brief communicationcomplete findings later in an article. Brief Communications have a maximum length of 3,000 words (excluding figures, tables and abstract), and a total of nomain text ≤ 3,000 words
- brief communicationsBrief Communications These are brief reports of scientifically sound research, but of limited scope, that contribute new knowledge.Length not stated
- brief reportbed therein. Back to top Guidelines for Brief Reports Approximately 3000 words (text only excluding references) 2 figures and / or Tables.main text ≤ 3,000 words
- original papersResearch Original Papers are original manuscripts that contain new findings in research consistent with the Journal’s aims and scope.Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectives This type of article provides authors to present science, research or policy-oriented views and commentaries in the field of aquaculture from a per…Length not stated
- reviewReview Papers do not contain new information, but rather summarize emerging trends or recent developments. In this section, contributions will be published that…Length not stated
- review papersReviews Review Papers do not contain new information, but rather summarize emerging trends or recent developments.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All authors must ensure data, materials, software application or custom code support published claims and comply with field standards Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
Authors must not misrepresent research results Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permission required for previously published figures, tables, or text passages Model summary
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Marine Biotechnology, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest suitable reviewers and/or request exclusion of certain individuals at submission Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1999
- ISSN
- 1436-2228
- Electronic ISSN
- 1436-2236
- Society / sponsor
- European Society for Marine Biotechnology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Marine Biotechnology
What CAS zone is Marine Biotechnology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Marine Biotechnology is in Zone 3 of Biology, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Marine & Freshwater Biology / Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Marine Biotechnology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.66; CiteScore 4.4, h-index 107.
How long does peer review take at Marine Biotechnology?
Based on the dates recorded on 106 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 93 days (interquartile range 56–138 days); authors report an average review time of about 2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “50%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Marine Biotechnology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Marine Biotechnology based?
Of the 77 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 13 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (27), Mainland China (13) and United States (13). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Marine Biotechnology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Marine Biotechnology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, MEDLINE, CAS, CAB Abstracts and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Marine Biotechnology open access, and what is the APC?
Marine Biotechnology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,790.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .